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Model and Design
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:49
Abstract
The course Model and Design teaches architectural model building in an explorative way through systematic experiments and the development of corresponding methods in design.
Objective
The primary pursuit is an in-depth study of three-dimensional form, color, material, and composition along with the practical development of your own technical and artistic competencies.
Content
In the first part of the semester, we are going to explore a variety of materials and techniques, both typical and atypical for the architectural model building. Equipped with the knowledge gained during the first phase we'll go ahead and try to put all of that experience into use during the final build. With this final build, we reflect on basic design topics like the initial intent, color, material, composition, and construction in order to understand the sensual role of the model considering its sculptural properties.
Resources
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Raplab Wahlfach
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 16
- Signup End
- 04.03.2022
Course Components
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Model and Design
No couse 24.3. (seminar week), Easter holidays, national holidays and in the last two semester weeks (s. room reservations!).
Additional work of estimated 4 hours during the week is to calculate.
The languages of instruction are German and English.
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4 h weekly |